I feel like the "rumor" of an FE4 remake coming next aren't gonna be true, I think FE's absence at this Direct solidifies that. There's just no way they're gonna wait until at least February 2022 to reveal "just" a remake.
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Depends?
Just the the same game with modern 3D graphics and minor gameplay updates (something like Advanced War)? Sure.
A whole new modern Fire Emblem that is only a remake in a sense that it is emulating the original game (FF7 remake)? That could take as much time as any completely new Fire Emblem.
I think part of the reason why people can get disappointed so easily is that we hear about all these rumors, Xenoblade 3, Fire Emblem 4 Remake, Donkey Koney, Metroid Prime Trilogy, etc. and it gives the impression that these games are going to be announced and released soon-ish. But the reality is that all these projects are at different stages of their development. Some have been in development for years when other have just started recently. Combine the rumors the possibility that with info that is old or just plain wrong, people begin to expect that each Direct will be the place to confirm these rumors.
Yeah I could easily see them announce it in February and have it release in July/August
For what it's worth, Fire Emblem Echoes was announced in January and released 4 months later. Not saying that is what is going to happen here. But if it is a remake, I don't think it needs a long runaway from announcement to release.
Nintendo literally has alotta games coming very soon. Stuff like FE, XC and any other game that's secret… doesn't really have to be shown until later or even much later. I'm not say they are in a perfect position but they got room and time to show off those games when they want later.
One of the best directs ever. 2022 looks stacked with games.
Kirby 3D is exciting.
Chocobo GP looks amazing. Been waiting for that since the trademark leak.
KOTOR! That was also rumoured.
Monster Hunter
Just loads of stuff!
Kirby 3D is exciting.
Chocobo GP looks amazing. Been waiting for that since the trademark leak.
KOTOR! That was also rumoured.
Monster Hunter
Just loads of stuff!
No GameBoy sucks, I was looking forward to that more than N64. Kirby 3D being fixed camera (from what I can tell) is great and makes me way more interested in it. Love fixed camera games.
11 months prior to launch.
11 months prior to launch.
People weren't expecting it to come in 2017 which is why it felt closer than it did, lots of expectations it would miss the date.
OHH YEAH. I remember that now. That is almost certainly why I misremembered, haha.
Seeing as MH Rise expansion is summer 2022, that's either a Fall game or an early 2023 one so in that case it'd make sense to wait to show it next year
I already forgot, Mario Party looks great! And I didn't expect the 2 new boards, especially Horror Land, because in most prediction videos, they said it looked to similar to Woody Woods and they want a board that is aesthetically different.
I think N64 and Genesis are super cool additions, but I'm not sure I can warrant jumping in on it at launch with how little I've played of the NES and SNES games.
I'd like the N64 controller too, but $50 is just too much. I'd also like to know what the analog stick is like before I get it.
I'd like the N64 controller too, but $50 is just too much. I'd also like to know what the analog stick is like before I get it.
I'm talking about the length of time between 3H's release and the next reveal. Echoes was revealed a year and a half after Fates released in Japan, less than a year after it released in the West. Meanwhile, a hypothetical February Direct would be over 2 and a half years after 3H. Now obviously, that doesn't necessarily mean it won't be a remake or that Nintendo cares about the length of time, but personally, I just don't think we would have to wait this long to see the next FE if it wasn't going to be another big brand new game. The FE4 remake being the next FE game has very little evidence (if any at all) anyway, and imo it doesn't make sense so soon.
I liked this direct, but didn't love it. The problem was that so many of the games only had vague 2022 release dates, which doesn't give me much confidence in the first half aside from Pokémon. Most of what we're hoping for has to be Q2 at least now.
N64 and Genesis are fine, it at least shows Nintendo is picking up the pace in regards to releases especially since they gave us the upcoming slate already. No more random games nobody wants like god damn Jelly Boy.
Kirby, Kirby, Kirby was the star of the show for me. (haha get it?) I never thought a 3D Kirby would come. This is HYPE and shows that HAL is really pushing forward what was a stagnant series. If Kirby wasn't there I probably would call the direct mediocre, but that alone puts it in the good category.
N64 and Genesis are fine, it at least shows Nintendo is picking up the pace in regards to releases especially since they gave us the upcoming slate already. No more random games nobody wants like god damn Jelly Boy.
Kirby, Kirby, Kirby was the star of the show for me. (haha get it?) I never thought a 3D Kirby would come. This is HYPE and shows that HAL is really pushing forward what was a stagnant series. If Kirby wasn't there I probably would call the direct mediocre, but that alone puts it in the good category.
I thought it was a good Direct. Sad at the lack of Xenoblade and Fire Emblem, but they're coming eventually just a matter of when Nintendo feels like showing us. Kirby and Bayonetta looked great. Actually interested in the Yoko Taro card RPG. Usually tune out when it comes to card-based RPGs but that one looked good to me. Triangle Strategy is possibly my most anticipated game at the moment.
This was always going to be an interesting Direct to me because I felt Nintendo had a stacked lineup for the next several months (at least one game per month up through January). Seeing the way 2022 is shaking out already makes it feel like it won't be slowing down any time soon. The combination of rumors from fairly reliable insiders and what has already been announced paints an extremely exciting early picture for next year.
This was always going to be an interesting Direct to me because I felt Nintendo had a stacked lineup for the next several months (at least one game per month up through January). Seeing the way 2022 is shaking out already makes it feel like it won't be slowing down any time soon. The combination of rumors from fairly reliable insiders and what has already been announced paints an extremely exciting early picture for next year.
There is no evidence, it's purely nonsensical fandom wishcasting. As for the timeline though, there's usually a 2-2.5 year gap between releases, which we're basically right in the middle of. That's on top of the fact that Intelligent Systems didn't even develop Three Houses. Next year it will have been five years since the release of the last IS developed Fire Emblem
You should not care about them, they could get everything for free and would still find a way to Complain ;)
Currently rewatching the Direct and Kirby looks really great. Super excited for that one.
Well, we've got Pokémon in late January and Triangle Strategy early March, following a pretty packed end of year, I think that's not too bad. I also expect Kirby in April but that's just me being hopeful.
Well, we've got Pokémon in late January and Triangle Strategy early March, following a pretty packed end of year, I think that's not too bad. I also expect Kirby in April but that's just me being hopeful.
I think the problem most people have with Genesis is that Sega already gives these games out like candy. You can play Sonic 2 on a toaster at this point, it isn't exciting. Another system like TurboGrafx or even Dreamcast would probably be better, even if their lineups aren't as stellar as the Genesis, since they aren't rereleased as often.
I'm still bursting with joy at the fact that Animal Crossing is getting a Direct in October. 500+ hours in and I'm hyped for more.
Surprised and a bit disappointed that Advance Wars wasn't shown again, is Nintendo dumping on WayForward not only the development of the game, but the promotion too?
Took long enough, holy crap Nintendo. This feels like a full-on expansion instead of an update.
I wouldn't even expect Xenoblade IP to show up in this direct. I would prefer it that the Xenoblade IP is shown during the Spring/Summer directs.
Pokémon was not shown again too.
Tbh Nintendo had a lot to talk about and several games coming soon didn't get the spotlight (ex: Pokémon, SMTV, AW...)
I was wondering if it might come to the original but then I don't know how the messaging of that would work at all.
I'm thinking the same thing, GB/GBC will probably be for both. I wonder if they'd go as far as announcing GB/GBC for everyone and GBA for the Expansion Pack.
This Direct is mainly about new announcements and release date information updates.
Well, for Pokémon I figured that TPC can always do its own show again, that's a bit harder for something like Advance Wars.
That's what frustrated me the most about FE not showing up tbh--we still have no idea whether or not IS is gonna take the development mantle back or if development will be handled by Koei Tecmo again... I certainly think a Feb. 2022 reveal is long enough for IS to be developing FE17... I hope so lol.
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